Three notable Week 1 Arizona Cardinals adjustments shaped both sides of the ball. Trey Benson surged into a larger offensive role, absorbing Rep on passing downs from Emari Demercado while James Conner remained the steady workload engine. Defensively, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson appeared on 50 of 75 snaps as the Cardinals deployed a nickel-based base featuring three safeties, including Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson, with Garrett Williams and Max Melton manning the corners. Will Johnson joined as a boundary/slot option, and coach Jonathan Gannon emphasized getting younger safeties on the field. The result: a 20-13 road win over the Saints that teased a flexible, depth-forward lineup.

Riley Patterson steps in as Miami’s kicker after Jason Sanders hits IR, the first of up to three practice-squad elevations to fill the Week 1 gap at Indianapolis. Jeff Wilson Jr. slides into a bigger backfield role with Jaylen Wright sidelined, giving the Dolphins a steadier option behind Mostert. With Darren Waller out, Julian Hill and Tanner Conner are the two on the active TE depth chart, while Hayden Rucci and Greg Dulcich loom as potential roster moves to keep the offense versatile.

If Miami adds another tight end, Alec Ingold’s workload could shift and two-TE packages might dip, reshaping Week 1 attack plans at Lucas Oil Stadium. The key for fantasy managers is monitoring how the kicking, backfield, and TE usage evolve as final roster decisions loom before kickoff.